French word

remplacement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃plasəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounreplacement

Example

J'ai trouvé un remplacement pour demain.

I found a replacement for tomorrow.

Illustration for remplacement (replacement)

More examples

Le remplacement du professeur aura lieu lundi.

The teacher's replacement will take place on Monday.

Core concept

A substitute fitted into the vacant place left by the original person, object, or arrangement.

Common phrases

  • faire un remplacement

    serve as a substitute

  • un remplacement temporaire

    a temporary replacement

  • chercher un remplacement

    look for a replacement

Similar words

remplaçant: A temporary stand-in who performs an absent person's work or duties.
suppléant: A deputy who performs the duties of the regular office holder when absent.
intérimaire: A worker employed temporarily under a fixed-term contract.

Definition in French

Désigne la personne, l'objet ou la période qui sert de substitut à quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Word origin

The noun comes from French remplacer, built with re- and placer, and adds -ment to name the resulting substitution.

Usage tips

  • For a person who fills the role, French often uses un remplaçant or une remplaçante, while remplacement names the substitution or substitute arrangement.

Other meanings

  • substitutenoun

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